GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| devise | to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |